Míchel’s Journey with Girona

Míchel assumed leadership of Girona in the summer of 2021, guiding the team to remarkable success, culminating in their first appearance in the Champions League last season.

Current Season Challenges

This season has presented more difficulties, with Girona currently positioned twelfth in La Liga.

Aspirations Beyond Girona

Míchel has expressed interest in the Premier League, stating that while he enjoys his time at Girona, the English league holds a particular allure for him.

“I am learning English to prepare for any potential opportunities. The Premier League stands out with its remarkable stadiums, passionate fans, and esteemed clubs; it’s an enticing league,” he shared during an interview with Cadena SER.

Upcoming Matches and Coach Insights

Girona is set to compete against Barcelona in their next fixture. In light of this, Míchel took the opportunity to commend fellow coaches Hansi Flick of Barcelona and Diego Simeone of Atlético Madrid.

“One of the impressive aspects of Atlético Madrid is that Cholo (Simeone) has been at the helm for 14 years. Regarding Barcelona, Flick has a profound understanding of his players,” Míchel noted.

He also mentioned his admiration for Xabi Alonso’s coaching style but expressed uncertainty about whether Alonso has had the chance to implement his ideas fully.

Future Speculations

Míchel has been linked with the prospect of succeeding Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, the Premier League team partnered with Girona.